Posted 30 July, 2026
Designer Building Surveying
Mitchell Maguire
City of London, ENG, GB
Full Time
Job Description
Designer Building SurveyingJob Title: Architectural Technician Building SurveyingJob reference Number: 632892-9687-26210Industry Sector: Designer, Design Technician, CAD Designer, Design Engineer, CAD Technician, AutoCAD, Building Surveying, Passive Fire, Fire Stopping, Security, Planned Maintenance, Refurbishment, Small Works, Architectural Practices, Retrofit, Local Authorities, Social Housing, Councils, Building Products, Building Envelope, Flooring, Insulation, Drylining, ConstructionOffice Based: Orpington (Hybrid working available)Area to be covered: Central London (Diary dependant typically 2-3 days per week)Remuneration: £30,000 - £35,000negBenefits: Company pension, Travel expenses, Medical scheme, Phone, Laptop & Standard benefits packageThe role of the Designer Building Surveying will involve:CAD Designer position, working on a range of building surveying works for the social housing sector (typically designing residential drawings, windows, doors, roofing, planned maintenance, elevation and refurbishment works)Use 2D AutoCAD to produce detailed technical drawings from client brief and project specificationsWork closely with local authorities and social housing clients, suppliers and internal teams to develop practical and commercially viable design solutionsOversee projects from initial concept through to completionLiaise closely with internal building surveyor teamsMaintain accurate project documentation, drawings and specifications whilst providing technical support throughout the project lifecycleReview and revise drawings in line with client feedback, site surveys and design changes to ensure projects are delivered accurately and efficientlyProjects range in value from £2,000 up to £1mThe ideal applicant will be a Designer Building Surveying with:Must have 2D AutoCAD experienceMust have experience within the external building products sector (planned maintenance, refurbishment, fit out, roofing, fire, doors, windows, small works or closely related)May be open to a more Junior candidateHighly advantageous to have experience with local authorities or social housingIdeally will degree or relevant construction qualificationConfident, resilient and articulateStrong organisation skills and high attention to detailTechnical understanding and can interpret drawingsMitchell Maguire is a specialist construction recruitment consultancy, dealing exclusively with construction jobs, construction vacancies within: Designer, Design Technician, CAD Designer, Design Engineer, CAD Technician, AutoCAD, Building Surveying, Passive Fire, Fire Stopping, Security, Planned Maintenance, Refurbishment, Small Works, Architectural Practices, Retrofit, Local Authorities, Social Housing, Councils, Building Products, Building Envelope, Flooring, Insulation, Drylining, ConstructionTPBN1_UKTJ
